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Go-Evac description. The polyethylene glycol (pol-ee-ETH-i-leen GLYE-col) (PEG) and electrolytes solution is used to clean the colon (large bowel or lower intestine) before certain tests or surgery of the colon. The PEG-electrolyte solution is usually taken by mouth. However, sometimes it is given in the hospital through a nasogastric tube (a tube inserted through the nose). The PEG-electrolyte solution acts like a laxative. It causes liquid stools or mild diarrhea. In this way, it flushes all solid material from the colon, so the doctor can have a clear view of the colon. The PEG-electrolyte solution is available only with your doctor's prescription. It is available in the following dosage forms: Oral Oral solution (U.S. and Canada) Powder for oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
Some brand names: - Colyte - Colyte with Flavor Packs - Colyte-flavored - Go-Evac - GoLYTELY - Klean-Prep - NuLYTELY - NuLYTELY, Cherry Flavor - OCL - PEG-3350 & Electrolytes - Peglyte |